The Royal Navy's Aircraft Carrier Nightmare Is Getting Worse

Earlier this year, there were reports that the UK's Royal Navy might be forced to sell one of its Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers due to the high operating costs – not that it would likely find any eager buyers considering that both the flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales have been sidelined due to issues with the propulsion systems.

The Daily Mail tabloid reported in February, citing naval officials that the Royal Navy could be forced to mothball the HMS Prince...